Creamy and Comforting Hearty Halibut Chowder Recipe

This hearty halibut chowder is the perfect comfort food for cold weather. Made with fresh halibut, potatoes, vegetables, and a creamy broth, this chowder is both satisfying and delicious. It takes less than an hour to make and is sure to warm you up from the inside out. Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.

Ingredients

• 1 lb fresh halibut fillets, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Directions

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the potatoes, chicken or vegetable broth, bay leaf, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to simmer for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
4. Add the halibut pieces and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the fish is cooked through.
5. Stir in the milk and heavy cream. Cook for another 5 minutes to heat through.
6. Remove the bay leaf and discard.
7. Serve the chowder hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.

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